fraud (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /frɔːd/
Definition
Deceitful or dishonest behavior, especially to gain financial or other advantage.
Examples
He was convicted of insurance fraud.
The investigation uncovered a massive fraud scheme.
They warned about online phishing scams designed to commit fraud.
How to Use fraud
- commit fraud (collocation)
- To perform an act of deception for gain. — "They were accused of committing fraud against the government."
- fraudulent (word_family)
- Characterized by or involving fraud; deceitful. — "The company engaged in fraudulent accounting practices."
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